The average bus between Carrickmacross and Kilkeel takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carrickmacross to Kilkeel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Carrickmacross and Kilkeel. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickmacross is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Kilkeel at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundalk Bus Station and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carrickmacross to Kilkeel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross station and arriving at Kilkeel station via Dundalk Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Carrickmacross to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Newry Street station.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Kilkeel is 47.6 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Newry Street via Dundalk Bus Station, Newry, and Newry Bus Station in around 4h 1m.